Newspaper Permit

Apply for Newspaper Permit

Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)

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Application Details

For publishing or printing a local periodical; selling or distributing a Malaysian periodical; and selling or distributing an offshore newspaper (300 copies or more).

FAQs

1. What is the validity of the permit?
   The Permit is valid for 1 year from the date of issue.
2. Where can I find more information on Newspaper Permit?
   For more information on the Newspaper Permit, please access https://iris.imda.gov.sg/application/newspaper-permit.
3. Where can I find FAQs on Newspaper Permit?
   FAQs on Newspaper Permit can be found here (Select Licences and Fees -> Media -> Newspaper Permit).

Additional Information

Fees
No Payment Required

Documents Needed

• Banker's Guarantee and Special Conditions
  Electronic Banker’s Guarantee (“e-Guarantee”) and Special Conditions for offshore publications
• Kementerian Dalam Negeri ("KDN") Permit
  Kementerian Dalam Negeri ("KDN") Permit
• Letter of Authorisation
  Letter of Authorisation (for application filed by an authorised third party who is an individual and is using a Singpass login.)
• Mock-up or sample copy of the proposed newspaper
  Complete set of mock-up or sample copy of the proposed newspaper
• Permit Agent Form for Malaysian newspapers
  Permit Agent Form for Malaysian newspapers
• Scanned copy of passport and immigration pass
  Scanned copy of passport and immigration pass (front and back) showing foreign identification number ("FIN"), if the applicant and chief editor is a foreigner employed/ residing in Singapore.
• Two copies each of the three recent issues of your newspaper
  Two copies each of the three recent issues of your newspaper.
• Latest copy of the business profile from ACRA
  Latest copy of the business profile from the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority ("ACRA")